He himself acts with timidity and caution.

His cavalry alone manifests spirit, but limits its operations to our stragglers and foraging-parties.

My marching columns of infantry do not pay the cavalry any attention, but walk right through it.
I think I see pretty clearly how, in one more move, we can checkmate Lee, forcing him to unite Johnston with him in the defense of Richmond, or to abandon the cause.

I feel certain, if he leaves Richmond, Virginia leaves the Confederacy.

I will study my maps a little more before giving my positive views.